Patna's Buddha idols being sent to Singapore for an exhibition

ANI, July 28, 2007

Patna, India -- Some selected idols of Lord Buddha dating back to the 8th century AD are being sent from the Patna Museum to Singapore for an international exhibition.

Sixteen idols of Lord Buddha are to be displayed at the Ancient Civilisation Museum for an exhibition on "Buddhist Philosophy and Buddhist Art", in October this year, said Sahdev Kumar, the museum's director.

"The idols are primarily from Nalanda and Kurkihar and they hold utmost importance, as Lord Buddha spent most of his time there only," he added.

Amidst all the excitement, the safe transport of these idols is a cause ofoncern to the authorities. The State administration has taken care to ensure the safe return of the idols.